Karachi 3, Sindh — Pakistan National Assembly Election Results
Karachi 3 (Sindh) was won by Syed Akhter Ul Iqbal Qadri (MQM) at the 2013 National Assembly general election, with a margin of 67,757 votes over Doctor Saeed Ahmed Afridi. This page covers every National Assembly general election in Karachi 3, Sindh, from 2002 to 2013.
Full Election History, 2002–2013
| Election | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Runner-up | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | M. Laeeq Khan | MMA | 26,812 | 36.4% | Ferozuddin Rehmani (MQM) | 479 (0.7 pts) |
| 2008 | S. A. Iqbal Qadiri | MQM | 93,617 | 64.2% | Zarbali Syed (ANP) | 57,381 (39.4 pts) |
| 2013 | Syed Akhter Ul Iqbal Qadri | MQM | 95,584 | 59.7% | Doctor Saeed Ahmed Afridi (PTI) | 67,757 (42.3 pts) |
Full Result Breakdown by Election
2002
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Laeeq Khan | MMA | 26,812 | 36.4% |
| Ferozuddin Rehmani | MQM | 26,333 | 35.8% |
| M. Afaq Khan Shahid | PPP | 6,264 | 8.5% |
| Naeem Gul, Adv. | ANP | 5,953 | 8.1% |
| Wazirzada Afridi | PML-N | 2,470 | 3.4% |
| Mirza Shakeel Arman Baig | Sunni Tehreek | 2,360 | 3.2% |
| A. Raziq Khan | PML-Q | 1,157 | 1.6% |
| Syed Shahid Ali, Adv. | Mohajir Qaumi Movement (Haqiqi) | 649 | 0.9% |
| Ali Asghar Khan Swati | PTI | 583 | 0.8% |
| Aqil Khan | National Alliance | 408 | 0.6% |
| Abdul Qayoom Khan, Adv. | QWP | 331 | 0.4% |
| Dr. M. Ismail | Independent | 88 | 0.1% |
| M. Gulzar Ahmed Khaliqui | Independent | 87 | 0.1% |
| Lt. Comdr. (R) Raza Hussain Shah | Independent | 69 | 0.1% |
| M. Momin Khan | Qaumi Jamhoori Party | 46 | 0.1% |
| Muzaffar Ahmed Hashmi | Independent | 24 | 0.0% |
2008
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. A. Iqbal Qadiri | MQM | 93,617 | 64.2% |
| Zarbali Syed | ANP | 36,236 | 24.9% |
| Dr. Muhammad Shakir Alam | PPP | 11,544 | 7.9% |
| Wazeer Ahmed Afridi | PML-N | 3,510 | 2.4% |
| Rujhanullah Afridi | Independent | 246 | 0.2% |
| Ameer Zada Khan Yousaf Zai | Independent | 165 | 0.1% |
| Muhammad Yaqoob | Independent | 139 | 0.1% |
| Dr. Ismail | Independent | 88 | 0.1% |
| Muhammad Gulzar Ahmed Khaliqi | Independent | 79 | 0.1% |
| Shakeel Ahmed | Independent | 72 | 0.0% |
| Jameel Ur Rehman | Independent | 39 | 0.0% |
2013
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syed Akhter Ul Iqbal Qadri | MQM | 95,584 | 59.7% |
| Doctor Saeed Ahmed Afridi | PTI | 27,827 | 17.4% |
| Misbahul Alam | JUI-F | 11,697 | 7.3% |
| Mohammad Laeeque Khan | Jamaat-e-Islami | 11,438 | 7.1% |
| Syed Karam Darwesh | ANP | 7,190 | 4.5% |
| Ali Ahmed | PPP | 3,361 | 2.1% |
| Molana Rehmanuddin Shamzai | Independent | 621 | 0.4% |
| Yousaf Rehman | Independent | 590 | 0.4% |
| Haji Muhammad Barki | PkMAP | 516 | 0.3% |
| Syed Ahmed Ali | Pakistan Falah Party | 343 | 0.2% |
| Abdul Razzaq | Independent | 282 | 0.2% |
| Syed Afsar | Independent | 190 | 0.1% |
| Mohammad Mujahid Karim | Independent | 107 | 0.1% |
| Ali Afsar Tanoli | Tehreek-e-Suba Hazara | 101 | 0.1% |
| Shakeel Ahmed | Mohajir Qaumi Movement (Haqiqi) | 101 | 0.1% |
| Munir Dad Khattak | Independent | 94 | 0.1% |
| Nusrah Kamran | Independent | 29 | 0.0% |
| Shahid Anjum Khan | Independent | 15 | 0.0% |
| Zafar Ahmed Ghori | Awami Muslim League Pakistan | 12 | 0.0% |
Margin Over Time
Winning margin (percentage points) at each election, coloured by the winning party.
Trend
Karachi 3 has been contested at 3 National Assembly general elections on record since 2002. Parties that have won this seat over that span: MMA, MQM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won Karachi 3 in the 2013 general election?
Syed Akhter Ul Iqbal Qadri (MQM) won Karachi 3, Sindh, in 2013 with 95,584 votes (59.7%), a margin of 67,757 votes over Doctor Saeed Ahmed Afridi.
Which parties have won Karachi 3 since 2002?
Since 2002, Karachi 3 has been won by: MMA, MQM.
What was the closest result in Karachi 3?
The closest result on record for Karachi 3 was 2002, when MMA beat MQM by just 479 votes (0.7 percentage points).